A Duke in the Night by Kelly Bowen
Publication Date - 2/20
3.5 stars
Clara is the intelligent, independent headmistress of a school for society's best girls. Her eccentric family's deepening debt has caused her to sell her school to one man whose interest in profit far outweighs his commitment to Clara's feminist teachings. August has dug his family out of the debt left by his wastrel father to amass a proper ducal empire. When his interests intersect with Clara and her family, there is antagonism and chemistry. The second half of this book is much better than the first and Clara is a really well developed heroine. Kelly Bowen is one of my favorite romance authors and while this is not my favorite of her books, it is definitely a great set-up for a series composed of exciting new characters. Received through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
A Dream of Redemption by Bronwen Evans
Publication Date - 2/20
3 stars
Lady Helen and Clary Homeward are a mismatched couple, she a naïve debutante and him with a bleak and heartbreaking past, but this is a short sweet romance. I do wish that Lady Helen had more personality and the friendship could have developed more at first but Bronwen Evans is a consistently good romance author and one I will continue to read. Received through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
No Earls Allowed by Shana Galen
Publication Date - 3/6
4 stars
I absolutely love Shana Galen's historical romance novels and always enjoy the humor, chemistry and witty dialogue of her characters. I wish that she hadn't used the much overused "heroine whose only concern is the orphanage" plot that I have really read way too much of lately, but she did manage to add some new elements. I like both Julia and Neil and am really way too excited for Rafe's book which is coming out next. Received through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
A Rogue of Her Own by Grace Burrowes
Publication Date - 3/6
3.5 stars
Burrowes writing reminds me of old timey romance authors like Georgette Heyer (with maybe a it more spice) with lots of details about daily activities, work projects and life behind the scenes. The Windham family series is sprawling and very detailed so it helps to read at least some of the preceding novels. I liked Lucas Sherbourne a lot but I did feel that the character of Charlotte was a bit too perfect and needed a bit more humor. Overall, this is a good addition to the series. Received through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review .
Lost to a Spy by Sharon Cullen
Publication Date - 3/13
4 stars
The Elizabethan time period makes for a nice change in this series of spy novels and Sharon Cullen hardly ever disappoints. Emma is one of Queen Mary of Scotland's confidants when she is a bystander to a gruesome murder. Tristan is an English spy posing as a printer when he rescues the unconscious Emma and takes her back to his shop. I like the historical backstory and the characters are well developed and interesting. This is a really good series to read if you want a change from the typical Regency and Victorian time table. Received through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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